In our last blog post, we delved into what sex addiction is, some common signs of sex addiction, and discussed the additional training a certified sex addiction therapist must obtain. Dr. Lara Dye is a CSAT in Austin who offers sex addiction therapy. Contact her today! In this blog post, we’ll go more in depth about how a …

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Today’s society is all about convenience. Fast food, drive-thru coffee and pharmacies, grocery delivery, and online shopping to avoid the holiday crowds are growing in popularity. If you wanted to be a recluse, our society is set up for you. You can interact online, work from home, and get everything you need to lead a …

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Certified Sex Addiction Therapists (CSATs) are in great demand as sex addiction is growing, partly due to the proliferation of Internet access. It’s easier to gain access to sexually explicit material, fueling the sex addiction. Dr. Lara Dye, a clinical psychologist and addiction specialist in Austin is training to be a CSAT. Do what does that …

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Sex addiction is misunderstood by the marjority of the population, thanks in part to the media that usually makes light of it. However, for sex addicts, sex addiction can disrupt lives, ruin marriages, and lead to depression. Sex addiction is when someone is obsessed with sexual thoughts and acts to the point it interferes with …

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It is estimated that about one in six men have experienced sexual abuse as a child. Likely, this number is grossly underestimated since society tends to brush this under the carpet instead of admit it’s a problem. Although the sex abuse scandals of the Roman Catholic church has brought this into the limelight, it still remains a …

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Outside of raising children, marriage will be the toughest job you ever have. When you bring together two people and merge them into one, there will undoubtedly be conflicts. The key is finding the compromises in these conflicts, which is where many people struggle. Sometimes you just need help, and there’s no shame in that. Dr. …

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As a child, you are still learning and growing. You learn most of what you know about the world from those around you and closest to you — your parents. However, if you grew up in an abusive environment or you were neglected as a child, odds are you will carry this childhood trauma into …

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With the advent of fall and Halloween right around the corner, the holidays are coming — perhaps more quickly than you’d like them to. After all, the holidays can be a time of merriness and goodwill. However, the holidays can be a time of depression, loneliness, anxiety, stress, and feeling overwhelmed. If you’re already in …

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It seems the holidays come sooner with each year that passes. As soon as one holiday is over, retailers rush to beat each other to put out their merchandise before the others. And, if you think about it, it seems Christmas music is played sooner with each passing year as well. For some, this is …

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The holidays are a joyous time of year. Families get together and celebrate their many blessings they’ve had this holiday season, as well as looking forward to the new year. While the holidays should be a slowdown period where we rest from work like in the days of our agricultural society, today it is usually …

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The holidays are known for their mirth and their laughter. However, the holidays can also be an especially hard time of year if you are suffering from a shopping addiction. A shopping addiction is a process addiction, since you are addicted to the process of shopping and the feeling you get when you purchase something. …

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How do you stay (mentally) healthy during a Pandemic?   The increasing number of stories in the ever growing, often journalistically questionable  media outlets cause your limbic system (fight, flight or freeze) to idle much higher than normal, but ultimately there isn’t much to “do”.  Rather, you are asked to “shelter in place”, wash your hands …

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult on everybody, but active and recovering addicts face their own unique challenges. For active addicts, their substance of choice may be difficult to access, resulting in painful or even deadly withdrawals. For those in recovery, support systems may no longer be available, and daily routines may have been turned …

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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a relatively new intervention for helping individuals recover from trauma and addiction. Originally developed in the 1990s for PTSD, EMDR is becoming an increasingly popular therapy for people suffering from mental health issues of all kinds, including depression, anxiety, and addiction. Several studies have shown strong anecdotal evidence …

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Addiction is a chronic disease, and no matter whether you’ve been in recovery for ten days or ten years, relapse is always a possibility. That’s why it’s important to always stay vigilant when it comes to avoiding places, people, and situations that may compromise your recovery. In this blog post, we share five tips for …

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One of my specialties as a psychotherapist is helping survivors of childhood trauma. Childhood trauma is alarmingly common in the United States with nearly 60% of adults having experienced at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE), and 25% having experienced three or more. An ACE is a public health term for a potentially traumatic experience or event that …

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When you are a child suffering trauma, it can seem like the world is crashing down on you. You are scared, lonely, and often don’t know what to do. Because you are a child, you have no ability to get help. Hence, you have to rely on yourself to cope and adapt with the environment …

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Porn addiction can be hard to identify, mainly because it’s usually done secretly, or the person addicted to porn does not recognize that they are addicted to porn. However, it’s important to know the signs of porn addiction in case you do suspect a loved one of having a porn addiction. Dr. Lara Dye is a …

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Porn addiction is not a sex addiction. It’s a compulsive need to engage in erotic materials in order to gain a quick release, or satisfaction. Classified as a behavioral addiction or a process addiction, porn addiction can be difficult to treat and overcome, but not impossible. Dr. Lara Dye, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) …

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